Accessibility in the News — 4/7/2023. Kansas legislators have approved a bill aimed at deterring out-of-state attorneys from suing businesses alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on their websites. The bill allows the attorney general to file countersuits if deemed abusive by the courts, and grants businesses 90 days to correct website issues. The original version was seen as heavy-handed. The new version was approved by the[…]
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When Accessibility Laws Fail the People They Were Meant to Protect
Accessibility in the News — 4/3/2026. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
Case Study: TXDPS CRS Website Provides Instant Access to Criminal Records
Client: Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Record ServiceIndustry: Law Enforcement/Public Safety, GovernmentProject Life: 1997-PresentWebsite: https://securesite.txdps.state.tx.us Background The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is one of the “Big Seven” state agencies headquartered in Austin, Texas, and is the principle agency responsible for maintaining public safety in the state. DPS strives to protect lives, rights, and property of all Texans. The Issue In 1997, the 75th legislature passed a bill[…]
Accessible Technology Still Has a Long Way to Go
Accessibility in the News — 5/17/19. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]
Accessible Design: Creating Usable Websites, Cultivating Inclusive Approaches
Accessibility in the News—03/02/17. Accessibility professionals have long touted that accessible design often benefits everyone, not just individuals who have disabilities: curb cuts accommodate rolling luggage and baby strollers as easily as wheelchairs; closed captioning meets the needs of the Deaf and anyone in a loud environment; hands-free, voice-activated devices can empower many of us who want a quicker way to access information and applications—in different situation and with different abilities. Several of[…]
Higher Education and Accessibility: Tackling Facilities Access, Online Access, and Inclusion
Accessibility in the News—4/13/17. Colleges and universities have been in the accessibility spotlight recently, and this issue showcases a host of initiatives and needs within that sector. Here’s some of the goings on with higher education and accessibility: In Cincinnati, the student body is pursuing more immediately accessible digital content for both its websites and elearning programs. In New York, Cornell has documented its commitment to web accessibility and continues to[…]
Press Release: Microassist Offers New-to-Market CyberSAFE, an End-User Focused Training Program Aimed at Thwarting Cyber-Attacks
CONTACT INFORMATION Microassist Contact Brandy Faulk 512.794.8440 [email protected] Microassist Offers New-to-Market CyberSAFE, an End-User Focused Cybersecurity Training Program Aimed at Thwarting Cyber-Attacks AUSTIN, TX–(Marketwired – February 16, 2016) – Microassist, a leading training provider, announces the addition of CyberSAFE to its public training schedule. This end-user cybersecurity training course and corresponding assessment were developed by Logical Operations with the goal of helping organizations combat cybersecurity threats through educating end-users. End-users[…]
ADA Title III Lawsuits Reach All-Time High; Accessible Housing, Accessible Travel
Accessibility in the News—7/20/18. This week, the major topics in accessibility were website accessibility and other ADA Title III lawsuits, accessible travel, and accessible housing. Lawsuits over website accessibility continue to grow in number, reaching an all-time high this past month. For people with disabilities, travel is not always an easy task. Finding an accessible hotel, accessible tourist attractions, and accessible restaurants can all be quite challenging. However, with many[…]
From Kids to Seniors: Accessible Accommodations Span Snacks to Restaurants, Playgrounds to Housing
Accessibility in the News—8/10/18. An interesting mix of stories highlighted both ends of the aging spectrum: accessible accommodations for children as well as for adults in their senior years. Accessibility can benefit anyone of any age, with or without a disability. But this week’s news included braille on Kellogg’s Rick Krispies Treats just in time for school year snack needs, as well as the PBS launch of “Railway Hero,” an[…]
Accessibility and Inclusivity Meet Mobility and Empathy
Accessibility in the News—12/21/18. For people with disabilities, getting around can be fraught with obstacles—from inaccessible transportations systems that fail to accommodate travelers wheelchairs, to people using parking spots illegally. Learn about empathy signs in parking lots, revamped facilities, and the concepts affecting the future of accessible transportation in this week’s Accessibility in the News. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our[…]
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